Where to get a coach chassi/frames?

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Thu May 21, 2015 11:54 am

Hi all, does anyone know where i can get a coach chassi? (or frames-not sure on correct terminology) do any company make them? The reason i ask is that I hope to build a coach body but would like a 4 wheel chassi for it to sit on; i know that ip engineering etc make coach bogies but im after the shorter wheelbase solid structure chassi if you know what i mean?
cheers
Joe

Busted Bricks · Post by **Busted Bricks** » Thu May 21, 2015 5:16 pm

You could use the flatbed from HGLW:

http://www.eagleassist.com/hglw/Rolling_Stock.html

If you need a longer chassis, David can probably make one for you.

Chris Cairns · Post by **Chris Cairns** » Thu May 21, 2015 10:16 pm

Can also recommend the flat bed wagon kit from HGLW

Very solid chassis due to the slot & tab construction, and the chassis cutouts on the underside are ideal for adding additional weight - I have glued lead flashing into those pockets as seen in the image above.

If you are looking for a coach in this size why not consider his Coach J kit. Here is mine under construction.

Chris Cairns

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Fri May 22, 2015 10:07 am

Ok thanks guys , do you think that would be a suitable size for a ffestiniog small wheelbase coach to sit on ?

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Fri May 22, 2015 10:39 am

a coach chassis isnt hard to build joe. you can buy axleboxes and wheels from various places and then you can use strip wood to build a basic frame. by building the chassis yourself you can be sure to get what you want.

as an aside, what sort of small ffest carriage are you thinking of?

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Fri May 22, 2015 11:04 am

Ok might have a look for some wood then matt - I've got some suitable wood for the body. As I already have a 'flying bench' I was thinking about something like this http://www.silvertraveladvisor.com/syst ... 1DA16D.jpg which is the slightly more civalised way to travel

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Fri May 22, 2015 11:11 am

its a shame you wont be coming to the steam up tomorrow joe as i have the drawings for the bug boxes and the templates all cut out and ready to go that i could have lent you.

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Fri May 22, 2015 11:15 am

That would have been great matt but unfortunately its my first day of my holiday in Wales

will be looking forward to coming to another steam up though

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Fri May 22, 2015 11:31 am

All good tho fella. Enjoy Wales

LnBmad · Post by **LnBmad** » Fri May 22, 2015 12:45 pm

if its of any help to you joe, heres a link to the bugbox i built last year:
http://16mm.org.uk/newsite/motm/mom2014-07.html

Joe · Post by **Joe** » Fri May 22, 2015 12:53 pm

Thanks matt , thats very helpful

will keep you posted on progress

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